Monster Hunter Wilds receives an enormous PS5 patch ahead of release date

Monster Hunter Wilds gamers hoping to save bandwidth with a physical disc received some unwelcome news. A day-one patch for the PS5 version is already circulating and checks in at around 18 GBs. The Xbox Series X|S may receive a similar update, but there is no confirmation yet. Awaiting patch notes, gamers are speculating how it might affect performance in Monster Hunter Wilds.

Even though Monster Hunter Wilds is releasing on February 28, critics have spoiled some of the anticipation. Reviewers have praised Capcom's latest endeavor for its boundless maps and revamped combat system. Still, performance tests have exposed technical flaws on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. At 60fps settings, graphical fidelity suffers heavily, with texture quality and lighting being suboptimal.

Without details on the 1.000.020 patch, players are left to wonder what the hefty day-one update might change. Capcom improved Monster Hunter: World in 2019 with a large high-res texture pack. The game's visuals suddenly had a more modern feel, but it required a large download. It's unknown what version of Monster Hunter Wilds reviewers have been playing. Even so, a similar patch could address complaints about blurry graphics.

It's also likely that the PS5 Pro will see a specific patch before the Monster Hunter Wilds release date. Initial impressions describe lackluster performance gains and inconsistent framerates on the console. Subpar upscaling is an issue, with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) not enough to smooth out gameplay.

During the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta, Capcom stated that graphical optimization was ongoing. This latest patch certainly leaves any improvements to the last minute. Of course, players can also expect a slew of bug fixes, but that doesn't explain the large file download.

PS5 gamers who pre-ordered the Monster Hunter Wilds digital version can download the update now and save time on release day.